willgolf
Responses from willgolf
| Tried just my DAC as Preamp and started something. I have a higher-cost system that includes 300B mono amps, Pre, Lampizator Pacific and Lucas Audio Music server. Many of the Lampi people told me I should try running the Lampi direct to my amps. I finally did about 3 months ago. The results wer... | |
| Tax Returns: Nothing, a new DAC or... ? You have a decent DAC already. The Manhattan and Bricasti are not worth the investment from what you have. Pay off the credit cards then save for an even better DAC. You can get a Lumin X-1 used for around 8k. Or even consider one of the Lamp... | |
| Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ... I recently was doing an A/B comparison on Preamps. One was $50k and the other $20k. The difference was so minute that I said even though the $50k was ever so slightly better, it would not warrant me to want to buy it. On the other hand, I did t... | |
| High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260 I would think Synergistic Research would be interested in the Q45 product to sell with all of their other tweaks. | |
| Best streamer/DAC for up to $1500 @cakyol I am really sorry to say that a budget of $1.5k won't get you much in sound quality. So in reality just go with your Cambridge and then save your money to go up the line. I started with a Lumin D-2. Then went to the Lumin A-1 and thei... | |
| Praise for Dave of the Audiodoctor and Audio intellect I have purchased 4 Lumin DAC's from Dave and multiple cables and I live in Arizona. Dave has always been a gentleman and has provided me a lot of sage wisdom over the last 7 years. Both of us have gone through some extreme medical issues at the ... | |
| Quantum Science Audio Thread @macdude ---once you try SR purple please report your findings. I appreciate your honest personal feedback. | |
| NAS/Streamer or server/player? I have experience in both. I had a 4tb Synology NAS tied to a Lumin D-2, then A-1 and then X-1. From a system perspective, I had my files and tidal and Qobuz so I was happy with the sound and performance. It was a real nice system. Then my w... | |
| Streamer/DAC I had the Lumin D-2, A-1, U-1 mini (transport) and the flagship X-1. Each step up was worth the money in SQ. I love Lumin. I had a Synology NAS connected to it with Tidal, Qobuz, MQA and Roon. It is a very easy app to use. You can find them o... | |
| Cardas Clear Digital SPDIF @soix What cable are you referring to? | |
| 300B for Canary Grand reference @jasbirnandra what did you end up buying? As you know I have the Western Electric in my Grand Reference. | |
| Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC) I bought a Lumin U-1 mini for my Lampizator Pacific until I received my Lucas Audio Media Server. The U-1 mini is an inexpensive solution to your requirements and does Tidal and Qobuz. However, if you want to amplify your SQ, getting a dedicated... | |
| Wadax Reference Dac and Reference Server--arrived in my room. Mike Congrats on being able to compare two beautiful systems and deciding what is best for you. I have heard your system is something to hear and behold. I am not at your level but that does not matter. We all enjoy our music to the best of our c... | |
| Horn speakers are really bright? Take a look at the Viking Acoustic lineup of speakers online. I have the Grande Voix and love them. I am sold on Horn speakers. | |
| The Best Preamp is no Preamp? Recently, i tested going from my Lampi Pacific direct to my 300B mono amps. I was shocked at how good it sounded. Maybe it is system-dependent but in my case with 98db horn speakers and having 16 Wesstern Electric 300 B tubes in my amps, I don't... |